R.I.P. LucasArts
A mere 154 days after acquiring the total Star Wars Package, Disney has decided to shutter the video game division of the Lucas brands family, LucasArts. This comes as a particular disappointment to gamers awaiting the spectacular looking Star Wars 1313, as it has been canceled. I remain hopeful for the title, as something of [...]
Nintendo Shoehorns a Post-E3 3DSLL
Nintendo made an impromptu announcement his afternoon to say they’ll be making their first major update to the 3DS SKU lineup with the Nintendo 3DS LL. This ‘large-sized’ version of the 3DS LL will increase the system’s top screen from 3.58 inches to 4.88 inches, and the lower screen from 3.02 inches to 4.18 inches which [...]
++Good Games Podcast – E3 2012 Outtakes
E3 might not have had much to speak on past the opening press conferences, but we love to hear our own voices, and the record button had already been pressed! Join us for some verbal drivel, and broadcast foibles as we get completely sidetracked and just have some fun with one another. E3 was made [...]
++Good Games Podcast – E3 2012 Recap
++Good Games is back with an E3 cool down! In this edition, we talk about the climate of ultra violence that seemed to permeate the show, and the reactions prompted by it; as well as our own individual interpretations, and why these reactions could be a little over the top. We observe and discuss the [...]
E3 2012: Nintendo’s 3DS software showcase
The 3DS software showcase took place yesterday (June 6th) and showcased over 50+ titles for both the 3DS and DS systems at the event. Below is a list of titles you can expect to see out of Nintendo (and third parties) before the end of the year. Better get those batteries charged up because you’re [...]
Wreck It Ralph – Definitely worth $.25!
“When did video games get so violent and scary?” – Wreck It Ralph – Immediately following Sony’s E3 2012 press conference This movie is looking like a series of inside jokes targeted directly at the games we all grew up on. So excited to see all of the video game bad guys dealing with remorse [...]
Nintendo Press Conference + Day 1 wrap up
In this episode we talk about the first day of E3 2012 along with Nintendo’s press conference and some of the retail challenges their new system may encounter this holiday. Tuesday, June 5th, E3 2012… what happened, exactly? In an extremely unusual turn of events, E3 has gone from exuberant excitement on Sunday/Monday, to one [...]
Final Fantasy Realtime Tech Demo
Using a Final Fantasy demo as a showcase, Square Enix has revealed at E3 its Luminous Engine, which it describes as being for “next generation quality games”.
Pre-E3 2012 Podcast
Join us for predictions, expectations, and the sweet anticipation of E3 in part one of our Electronic Entertainment Expo EXTRAVAGANZA! This is the first in a series of three casts covering the biggest show in gaming, from the rumors, to the surprise reveals. Within, we wax Konami (Revengeance!), SEGA (Virtua Fighter 5), High Moon (Fall [...]
